The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-17

moved to strike out the special committee
and leave 1t to the standing committee, (Mr.
Grifiin's) Finally Lewis amendment pre-.
vailed, and Mr.. Grfiin's committee were en-.
powered to make such improvements as they
saw fit. and at discretionary cost.
bill OF City Marshal Keys, Of La Sale, for
arresting horsethief, who voluntarily sur.
rendered, about years ago, came up. Fades
thought the prisoner (the horsethief), now in
the penitentiary, ought to have the 500
bounty for having arrested himself. Laugh.
teri Referred
The commissioners Of highways of Mission
and Worthwhile, having completed their Joint
bridge across Fox river at Elderding's mills.
presented,a petition for 81 900 additional pay
from the county, that structure having cost
$2,G9943 more than previously estimated.
Referred.
AFTERNOON.
The sum Of 81 ,e49.7l, the county's share
OF the increased exenditure on the Eldering
bridge, allowed.
The committee on stationery and on court
house and jail reported sundry items. Among
other items was $50 for guarding the Jail.
This Norton thought an illegal charge. The
sheriff. is by lawithe custodian of all prisoners.
One time, not long ago, man from La Sale
was in that Jail and on the supposition that
he might possibly be lynched, three or four
special watchmen were appointed to watch
that jail. On this pretense from 81 900 TO
81 900 have been paid out for such services.
1t is most awful and should be stopped-stop-
ped now. This abuse is growing, now let us
end it.
Armstrong retor!ed, explaining the matter,
showing that the prisoner had attempted
suicide, and it was proper to guard him. The
sheriff had been ordered by the court to put
the guard there, and that guard must be paid.
Norton did not see that it was necessary to
guard fellow who may commit suicide. II
the guards do their duty the prisoner can't
kill himself,
Norton moved to adopt the report except
the $50 guard bill. "There is no doubt"
said Norton, "but that the Judge ordered the
guard, but that gives it no additional impor-
lance"
Cullen argued for the whole bill and moved
to amend by striking out Norton's amend
ment to the report. Carried, and the whole
bill allowed.
Lewis asked for information. How about
boodleism? He had been supplied with
published financial report in pamphlet form,
costing $399.l5 Who ordered it? By what
authority? 1t is not according to law. 1t
was never ordered by the Board. The law
requires it to be published in newspaper and
posting it on the door of the court house. If
there was any authority it was in covert
sentence in report made by them at their
last appearance before the Board. No men,
Der of the Board that know Of ever ordered
lit. Who compiled it? 1t pertends on its face
it says it has been accurately compiled"
By whom Where is the Milligan note,
($S. OOO), or any reference to it? These books
were laid on the tables Of the members Of
this Board today, and every member surpris-
ed. Is this thing to be continued? Are these
expensive books to be published without au.
thority and not distributed to any one but the
membersg
Norton, who had been hopping about like 9
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ton, now sailed in, denouncing Lewis as
having neglected his duty in examining and
reporting upon our country finances. 1t is
big book and should cost something. This is
the most complete statement that has ever
before been published. am not chairman
of this committee, bnt as a member OF it, and
we asked this Board for permission to make
et,ta tn ha
and we asked for power to furnish the work
and publish il in pamphlet form. He said
that Lewis argued the authority We claim to
have received is sneaking and dishonest
Lewis rising to a question of priveledge, ~
never used the words he attributes to me, or
anything like them. When ] do, shall ask
to have them taken down."
Norton: "Well l will admit the cost Of
this publication was never discussed in the
board. No one then anticipated the cost
would be so great; but the bill has been or
dered paid, and 1t is now too late to find fault.
We couldn't make the book smaller"
Maierhofer explained that the opposite
Lewis name in the book was check mark
for reference. 81 made it, but didn'tmean to
harm Mr.. Lewis"
Fades asked IL Maierhofer or any Of the
committee read and corrected the proofs; and
that brought out the fact that the committee
took the printers word about the correctness
of the book, and didn't know if it was correct
or not.
Griffin thought, in issuing this book, pur-
porting to be statement of the finances, it
ought to be absolutely correct. Considering
the erroneous reports that have gone out, 1t
would be deplorable to send out this book II
it is not correct; and he deprecated all person
atty. too.
Lewis wanted to know how many of these
books there are, and what measures have been
taken to distribute them.
Mr.. Maierhofer: ave are to have 5000 cop
| les We have marked down so many for each
township"
Norton offered resolution:
Resolved, That this board give an expression
| by their vote to the prosecuting attorney, to
,,olle pros the indictment against 8. w. Ray
moud, if the same can be done without dam.
aging the civil suits.
Mooney being called, said briefly, that the
resolution did not originate with him. 1.-THE
fact is, that it is not known who it was who
paid the $ll 600 into the treasury. 1t was
paid by Mr.. Raymond. l have an itemized
account of back taxes for several years print
ers' fees, &C., forfeited lands, &c.,-$4, 759 65.
| think it only just that the county should re-
ceiye 6 per cent on funds, $4,000, for four
wears There are also due from him, of inter